Chapter 279: Only Because He Does Not Contend, 278
The new semester has begun.
The major course that had other classmates scratching their heads was much less difficult for Wang Heng; studying it felt more like reviewing. They used different versions of the textbook, but the knowledge points were not much different from what he remembered.
So it wasn’t just self-study; Wang Heng could also help others clear up their doubts.
In the empty classroom, besides the roommates from Dorm 414, Feng Jia Miaomiao and her two roommates had come this time. The three boys and three girls sat in two rows, while Wang Heng stood in front of them explaining the problems, looking just like the teacher giving the lesson.
Finally, Wang Heng stopped.
“That’s it for today. We’ve also discussed what will be covered in the next class. No need to go too far ahead. Let’s leave it like this.”
As soon as Wang Heng finished speaking, Fu Hanwen joked, “Teacher Wang is very busy. Everyone, seize the opportunity next time too.”
Feng Jia Miaomiao: “Yeah, giving one lesson isn’t easy. We’ll cover your meals for this week!”
Wang Heng smiled: “No need for that…”
Feng Jia Miaomiao said generously: “Even all meat dishes are fine. Let me tell you, I have a lot of living expenses this month!”
Wang Heng: “Really no need. Explaining problems to you all helps me too. Thinking you understand something doesn’t mean you really do. Explaining it in your own words so others can understand—that’s truly mastering it. So teaching you is the best review for me.”
Another girl advised: “But we want to show some gratitude…”
Fu Hanwen exchanged a glance with Wang Ke beside him and whispered: “They don’t know how rich Teacher Wang is, do they?”
Wang Ke: “How could they know? Teacher Wang actually has hundreds of thousands.”
Suddenly, Tang Hexing raised his voice: “Actually, Teacher Wang often has to eat with his younger sister, so even if you treat him, he might not be able to make it.”
Feng Jia Miaomiao: “Oh, Teacher Wang has a younger sister in Rongdu too?”
Wang Heng glared at Tang Hexing, as a reminder, to prevent this guy from blurting out Pei Ningle’s identity as an artist.
Feng Jia Miaomiao thought for a moment and said: “Then what do you need? We’re all classmates. Is there anything we can help with? By the way, next week our class committee will have elections. Do you want to run for class monitor?”
Wang Heng shook his head slightly: “I’m afraid I don’t have time to be a class cadre.”
Feng Jia Miaomiao sighed: “Why are you so unresponsive? Letting you teach us for nothing—how is that generous?”
Wang Heng thought for a moment and finally said: “Okay then. Next time when you’re free, treat me to a meal.”
“Good, it’s settled… We’ll head out first. This weekend, call me if you’re free!”
Feng Jia Miaomiao and the two girls said goodbye and left.
The boys also packed up to leave, but at that moment, Tang Hexing suddenly felt a bit emotional.
“Teacher Wang, we know you don’t lack money, but why not go when someone wants to treat you?”
Fu Hanwen patted Tang Hexing’s shoulder and said: “You think Teacher Wang is on the same level as you? Thinking about girls all day ends with just your right hand. What was that line again?”
Wang Ke checked his mobile phone and added: “He who does not contend is therefore unmatched by none under heaven.”
Fu Hanwen slapped his thigh: “Right, that’s it! Not contending—that’s the real contending. Teacher Wang is advancing by retreating…”
Hearing this, Wang Heng had to interrupt: “Wait, what am I contending for? Didn’t I say long ago I’m not interested in being vice class monitor?”
Fu Hanwen patted Tang Hexing and winked: “Listen, unmatched by none under heaven.”
Tang Hexing looked profound: “Well said. I get it…”
“You get a hammer!”
Wang Heng was about to properly discuss with his roommates his mentality like an enlightened monk in meditation, but at that moment, he suddenly heard the sound from his pocket. The WeChat notification sound—short, but clear.
He took out his mobile phone and saw it was a message from Pei Ningle:
【Sister Xu has sorted it out. I’m already in Xiangdu, and I just confirmed to go on Saturday Happy Camp! The one hosted by Teacher He, the most famous one!】
Seeing this message, Wang Heng was stunned.
In his impression, during the first playthrough, Pei Ningle had always been an indie singer, appearing on two obscure variety shows, but she had never been on something as nationally famous as Saturday Happy Camp. And now… her career development was going so smoothly?
Fu Hanwen leaned over trying to peek, but Wang Heng slapped his shoulder to block him.
“Something shady, huh?” Fu Hanwen asked with a mischievous look.
Wang Heng: “Not really shady. Anyway, in less than a month, you’ll all know.”
Tang Hexing: “What are you going to do within a month? Confess? To Sister Lu?”
Wang Heng: “Get lost… Can you think of something else? Stop obsessing over those vulgar lowbrow interests all day!”
After saying this, he earned unanimous looks of disdain from his roommates. After all, no matter how you looked at it, he was the one closest to realizing those vulgar interests.
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Pei Ningle was walking on the streets of Xiangdu with her agent Xu Xiahsia, staring at the small screen in her hand, until Wang Heng’s reply appeared:
【Congrats Xiao Le! Good luck!】
She thought for a moment and sent another: 【Sister Xu wants me to watch the recent episodes of Saturday Happy Camp; she’s going to explain the recording process to me.】
Wang Heng: 【Nice, that’s pretty thoughtful.】
Pei Ningle: 【But I’m still a bit nervous. Sister Xu says I need to act as proper as possible, to be likable…】
Wang Heng: 【Actually, no need to overthink it, because you’re already very likable. Be polite, be witty, and let the rest happen naturally.】
Pei Ningle: 【Happen naturally?】
Wang Heng: 【Because with your personality and acting skills, you’re really not suited for forcing things. So the best strategy is not to contend. He who does not contend is therefore unmatched by none under heaven.】
Pei Ningle: 【Mm-hmm, got it!】
Putting away her mobile phone, the young girl gazed at the endless stream of vehicles in the distance, lost in contemplation.
Though her grades weren’t great, Pei Ningle always thought her ability to understand text was not bad—in fact, she could even say it had some flair. Otherwise, how could she write her own lyrics?
And that last sentence Wang Heng sent also made her think of many things. Not just this variety show, but more important matters… But the question was, could she really not contend?
Suddenly, Xu Xiahsia asked: “What are you thinking about?”
A rare profound expression appeared on Pei Ningle’s small face.
She sighed softly and said: “I’m thinking about what the future will be like…”
Xu Xiahsia teased: “Got inspiration for songwriting again?”
Pei Ningle: “Mm, after this program recording is done, can you give me some time for free activities? I have some things I want to do…”
Xu Xiahsia: “I’m here to serve you. Of course it’s fine if you want a break. But is that okay? Weren’t we going to strike while the iron is hot and promote the new album?”
“But can’t you spare even two days in between?” the young girl pleaded. “Two days, at most three!”
Xu Xiahsia sighed: “Alright…”
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